X100Vvs Z5
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £999 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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